Manual: Create your own VR app

Congratulations with your Smart2VR account! With this account, you create your own VR app and publish your Virtual Reality experience by smartphone, tablet and web. Furthermore, you can easily personalize your VR app. On the left, you will find the navigation menu of this manual with different subjects and subtopics.

1. Move your mouse cursor over the different subjects to see subtopics
2. Click on a subject or subtopic to find more information and explanations

You can also watch the instruction videos for a quick how-to guidance.

Login to your account

Let’s start!

1. Login with the account information (E-mail address and password) you have received from us by email. When you are logged in you will see the ‘Your VR apps’ screen. Here is an overview of your VR apps with the following information:

VR app icon
VR app name
Number of objects in the VR app
Status of the creation and publication of your VR app for iOS (Apple) and Android.

2. Click on open project of the VR app you want to edit. The ‘VR App information’ screen will open.

Open your VR app to start editing

Personalize the look of your VR app

You can personalize your VR app easily and quickly at ‘VR App information’. Change the colors, add your logo and upload a welcome screen. This way you create the VR app in your corporate identity. You can find the different options below.

Give your VR app a name
Your VR app needs a name. You can choose your company name, the name of a project or the name of your VR experience.

1. Go to VR App informationIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘VR App’
2. Enter the name of your VR app at App name
3. You cannot change the app name after creating the VR app
4. Click on Save Data

Please note: The max. number of characters is 30. We recommend to give your app name not more than 11 characters because then the full name is displayed on the home screen of your smartphone or tablet.

Your VR app name

Add Keywords for the stores
Keywords make your VR app easy to find in the stores when you publish your VR app. Use keywords that answer the question: What kind of keywords would people use to find my VR app?

1. Go to VR App informationIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘VR App’
2. Enter the keywords for your VR app at App Keywords
3. You cannot change the app keywords after creating the app
4. Click on Save Data

Please note: Use up to 100 characters and separate keywords with a comma (space not necessary). Use every keyword just once and do not use the app name of the VR app.

Give your VR app a description in the storesYou can add a description to your VR app when publishing it in the stores. When people see your VR app in the Google Play (Android) store or iOS (Apple) store, they can read what your VR experience is all about and what it offers. This should trigger them to download and install your VR app.

1. Go to VR App informationIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘VR App’
2. Enter the description for your VR app at App Description
3. You cannot change the app keywords after creating the app
4. Click on Save Data

The app description in the stores

Change the colors of your VR app
You can edit the colors of the VR app to match the color scheme of your corporate identity.

1. Go to VR App informationIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘VR App’
2. Choose the item of which you want to change the color

Menu color: The menu color is the color of the menu bar. The default color setting is blue (color code: 4680FF)Background color: The background color is the color in the home screen of your VR app. The default color setting is white (color code: FFFFFF)Font color: This will change the color of the text in the VR app menu bar, the menu and the contact page. The default color setting is white (color code: FFFFFF)

3. Enter the color in HEX RGB format without # or use the color picker by clicking on the entry bar
4. Click on Save Data

Please note: Changes are immediately visible in your VR app. Changes can be made before and after creation of the app.

1. Go to VR App informationIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘VR App’
2. Choose the item you want to upload by clicking on it

Welcome screen: This is the screen that appears when you start the app. You can upload an image or video. A preview of the welcome screen can be seen in the emulator (example of a smartphone). The welcome screen can be changed after the app is created.App menu logo: This is the logo that appears in the VR app menu and the contact screen in your VR app.Paid subscriptions: The app menu logo will be used to create your own unique app icon. The app icon cannot be changed after creation of the VR app.Menu background: This is the background of the VR app menu. The menu background can be changed after the app is created.VR background: This image is shown instead of the default blue sky-and-clouds in the VR modus. The VR background can be changed after the app is created.

3. The selected item will be highlighted in blue
4. Drag and drop your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
5. Wait until the progress bar is full (blue) and the page is refreshed
6. Click on Save Data
7. Changes are immediately visible in your VR app. Refresh your VR app by clicking on the circular arrow symbol at the top right corner in the VR app

Please note: You will find the specifications of logo, welcome screen and backgrounds at the ?’s (question marks) in the CMS platform.

Change your passwordYou can change the password of your account for security reasons or when the current password is just not suitable.

1.Go to Profile settingsIf at another screen; go to the avatar (your name with picture-icon) at the top right corner, click on it and click on ‘My profile’
2. Enter your current password at Current password
3. Enter your new password at New password
4. Enter your new password again at Repeat new password
5. Click on Change Password

Please note: The password is case-sensitive.

Forgot your password?

1. Go to Password reset
2. Enter your registered Smart2VR email address
3. Click on Request New Password
4. Your new password has been sent to you by email

Add your contact information in the VR app

1. Go to Contact DataIf at another screen; go the the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Contact Data’
2. Enter your contact details like your name, company name, phone numbers, email address etc.
3. Furthermore, you can enter your social media pages like Facebook, Twitter and your website. Just copy and paste the URL.
4. Click on Save data5. In the VR app you can find the entered contact information when clicking on contact in the VR app menu.

Contact information in VR app

Add your VR content

Your VR content or VR experience consists of 360 images and videos. Before you can upload your VR content into the VR app you need to create an object.

Create an objectAn object is like a folder. For example, you can create an object for every VR experience, project or case. This creates a clear overview in the home screen of your VR app.

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Click on New Object at the top right corner of the screen
3. Give your object a description4. Upload a nice-looking image (not 360) by dragging and dropping your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
5. Click on Save Data

Please note: You can remove an object by clicking on the garbage bin at the object information screen.

Once the object is created and selected, you can upload your VR content. You can upload as many 360 images and videos into one object (depending on the amount of your subscription).

Upload your VR contentYour VR content or VR experience consists of 360 images and videos. You can upload as many 360 images and videos into one object (depending on the amount of your subscription).

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Click on New VR Item on the top right corner of the screen
3. Click on 360 image if you want to upload a VR image or click on 360 video if you want to upload a VR video
4. The selected item will be highlighted in blue
5. Upload your 360 image or video by dragging and dropping your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
6. Wait until the progress bar is full (blue) and Saved successfully appears
7. As a check, the uploaded content will appear in the emulator (example of a smartphone)
4. Enter the Description of your VR experience
8. Click on Save Data

Please note: You will find the specifications of the 360 images and videos at the ?’s (question marks) in the CMS platform.You can remove VR content by clicking on the garbage bin at the VR content information screen.

Edit your VR content

Smart2VR has a bunch of relevant features to create an even more immersive VR experience. You can find the different features below.

Add a description to your VR content
Your VR content needs a title. This gives an explanation on what VR experience can be expected. The description is displayed in the VR app.

Please note: enter object description in max 100 characters. When no description is given, the VR content gets the title of the file.

Give your VR video a nice poster image (only 360 videos)When you upload a VR video it gets a default poster image at the VR content overview in the VR app. You can upload your own poster image to override this (for example a teaser image).

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Select the VR video
3. Click on Poster image (360 video only). This will be highlighted in blue
4. Drag and drop your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
5. Wait until the progress bar is full (blue) and Saved successfully appears
6. As a check, the uploaded poster image will appear in the emulator (example of a smartphone)
7. Click on Save Data

Please note: You will find the specifications of the poster image at the ? (question mark) in the CMS platform.

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Select the VR image
3. Click on MP3 audio (360 img only). This will be highlighted in blue
4. Drag and drop your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
5. Wait until the progress bar is full (blue) and Saved successfully appears
6. As a check, an audio player will appear at Audio
7. Click on Save Data

Please note: Upload a MP3 audio track. The max. size of the audiofile is 10 MB and mimimal length is 12 seconds. This audio track is played and loops when viewing the VR image in the VR app. Upload only fragments that are free of copyright. Otherwise Smart2VR will remove your app.

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Select the VR video
3. Click on Surround audio (360 video only). This will be highlighted in blue
4. Drag and drop your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
5. Wait until the progress bar is full (blue) and Saved successfully appears
6. As a check, a headphone icon will appear at 3D Audio
7. Click on Save Data

Please note: The 3D surround audio file should be in Facebook360 format (.TBE)

Icons indicating the added features

Add subtitles to your 360 video (only 360 video)
You can add subtitles to your VR video so it can be understood in a particular language.

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Select the VR video
3. Click on Subtitles (360 video only). This will be highlighted in blue
4. Drag and drop your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
5. Wait until the progress bar is full (blue) and Saved successfully appears
6. As a check, a SRT-icon will appear at Video subtitles
7. Click on Save Data

Please note: Your video subtitle file should be a .srt format and a maximum size of 10MB

Auto proceed when the video has finished (only 360 videos)Auto proceed will automatically play the next VR content in the object, after the selected 360 video has finished. In case of one VR video in one object, this video will loop continuously.

Specify the order of your VR contentWhen you have uploaded more than one VR content in an object, you can adjust the order of your VR content in the VR app. This is useful if you want an important VR image or video at the top or your VR experience has to start with a particular VR image or video.

View your VR experience in WEB VR (both 360 images and 360 videos)When you have uploaded your VR experience you can view it in WEB VR. Here you can watch all the 360 images and videos you have uploaded in one object. Furthermore, you can copy the URL and sent it to everyone you want.

1. Select the object of which you want to view the VR content
2. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
3. Click on the button WEBVR View under the emulator (example of a smartphone)
4. Move the mouse from right to left or use the navigation icons at the bottom to watch the VR images and/or videos

Edit your objects

Give your object an attractive object imageYou want your VR app users to view your amazing VR content. A good object image attracts the eye of the VR app user and ensures that he will open the object and watch your VR experience.

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Select an object3.Click on Object image (not 360). This will be highlighted in blue
4. Drag and drop your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
5. Wait until the progress bar is full (blue) and Saved successfully appears
7. As a check, the uploaded object image will appear in the emulator (example of a smartphone)
6. Click on Save Data

Please note: The object image is NOT a 360 image. It is a photo or image in landscape layout. The max. size of the object image is 55 MB. You will find more specifications of the object image at the ? (question mark) in the CMS platform.

Give your object a descriptionYour object needs a cool title. This gives an explanation on what VR experience can be expected in that object and trigger your VR app users to watch it. The object description is shown in the VR app.

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Select an object3. Enter the title of your object at Description
4. Click on Save Data

Please note: enter object description in max 100 characters.

Add a price to your objectDo you want to mention a price of a VR case or your VR experience (for example the cost of a house)? Enter the price and it will be visible in the VR app under the title (description).

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Select an object3. Enter the price for your object at Price
4. Click on Save Data

Add a website URL to your objectWhen there is a website about the VR experience in the object or you want the VR app user to find more information, add the website’s URL. The link is a clickable WWW symbol on the object in your VR app.

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Select an object3. Enter or copy/paste the URL of the website at URL link
4. Click on Save Data

Hide the object with an Unlock codeDo you have an object with a VR experience that should not be visible for everyone? Use the unlock code to show this object only to selected users.

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Select an object
3. Enter an unlock code for the object at Unlock code
4. Click on Save Data
5. Users have to enter the password in the search bar to view this object (magnifying glass in the main menu of the VR app)

Please note: Use a minimum of 4 characters and a maximum of 10 characters. Leave EMPTY if you want to show this object to all users of your app.

Add object audio for more experienceYou can add audio to your object that is played while viewing all the VR images (not video) within that object. This could create a more immersive VR experience.

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Select an object3. Click on Object audio (.mp3). This will be highlighted in blue
4. Drag and drop your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
5. Wait until the progress bar is full (blue) and Saved successfully appears
6. As a check, an audio player will appear at Object Audio
7. Click on Save Data

Please note: The max. size of the audiofile is 10 MB. If audio is uploaded to a VR image, that audio track will overrule the object audio. Upload only fragments that are free of copyright. Otherwise Smart2VR will remove your app.

Give your object a number
It is possible to give your object a number. This number can be seen as a unique identifier for internal use. This is useful when you work with many objects. This numbering is not visible in the VR app.

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Select an object3. Enter the number for your object at Object number
4. Click on Save Data

Specify the order of your objectsWhen you have created more than one object in your VR app, you can adjust the order of your VR objects. This is useful if you want an important object at the top or you have a new object that you want on a particular spot in the VR app.

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Drag and drop the selected object3. Click on Save Data

Do you have many objects and the drag&drop system is therefore not suitable?

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Select an object3. Enter a number for the object at Order number. You can enter any number you like. The lowest number is listed at the top
4. Click on Save Data

Please note: When your VR app is created and published the app name, app description and app keywords cannot be changed!The app menu logo will be used to create your own unique app icon. The app icon cannot be changed when the VR app is created and published.

Furthermore, your VR app should already contain some:

Objects (we recommend minimal 3 objects)VR content (we recommend to add two or more 360 images or videos in one of the objects)

When your VR app is created and published, the objects and VR content can be added, edited and deleted.

Please note: When publishing your VR app in the stores, screenshots are needed. We use the above to generate these screenshots. These screenshots cannot be changed when the VR app is published.

1. Go to VR App information (Paid subscriptions)If at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘VR App’
2. Click on App Build Status
3. Click on Create Android App
4. Read the information and click on OK to create the VR app
5. Creation and publication takes about 24 hours
6. When ready, the link to your VR app in the Google Play store appears in the App Build Status screen
7. Enter or copy/paste this link in the internet browser of your Android smartphone or find your VR app in the Google Play store on your smartphone
8. The Android VR app is being downloaded and installed
9. Open your VR app and enjoy your VR experience

Please note: When your VR app is created and published the app name, app description and app keywords cannot be changed!The app menu logo will be used to create your own unique app icon. The app icon cannot be changed when the VR app is created and published.

We cannot guarantee that Apple will permit your VR app in the App Store. Their is no right for a refund when Apple rejects your VR app.

When your VR app is created and published, the objects and VR content can be added, edited and deleted.

Please note: When publishing your VR app in the stores, screenshots are needed. We use the above to generate these screenshots. These screenshots cannot be changed when the VR app is published.

1. Go to VR App information (Paid subscriptions)If at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘VR App’
2. Click on App Build Status
3. Click on Create Iphone App
4. Read the information and click on OK to create the VR app
5. Creation and publication takes several days depending on the review process of Apple
6. When ready, the link to your VR app in the App store appears in the App Build Status screen
7. Enter or copy/paste this link in the internet browser of your Apple smartphone or find your VR app in the App store on your Iphone
8. The iOS VR app is being downloaded and installed
9. Open your VR app and enjoy your VR experience

Create a Gear VR appA Gear VR headset creates the best mobile Virtual Reality experience at this moment. We can provide you your own Gear VR app that has been optimized for use in the Samsung Gear VR headset. Furthermore, we can publish your Gear VR app into Oculus Home with Oculus Keys.

1. Go to VR App information (Paid subscriptions)If at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘VR App’
2. Click on App Build Status
3. Click on Create Android App
4. Read the information and click on OK to create the VR app
5. Provide the unique ID of your Samsung smartphone to us (this is required by Oculus / Samsung) by using the Smart2VR Device ID app.
6. Both your Android app and the Gear VR app will be then created and provided to you

Embed your VR content in your website with WEB VRWhen you upload your VR content, two links will appear at Embed codes in Your VR Content. You can use these codes to embed your VR content on your website.

Website: This code enables you to embed the selected VR content into your website. It will display the entire 360 image or video.Hyperlink: You use this code when you only want to place a text link to the selected VR content.

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Select the VR content you want to embed
3. Go to Embed codes
4. Place your mouse cursor on top of the code you want to use
5. The code will appear in the pop-up screen
6. Copy the code and paste it into your website or ask your webdeveloper to do this.

Embed your VR content into your website

Facebook share (Windows only)When you upload a 360 image, also the Facebook link will appear at the Embed codes in Your VR Content. You can use this to share your VR content at your Facebook page.

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Select the VR content you want to share
3. Go to Embed codes
4. Place your mouse cursor on top of the Facebook code
5. The code will appear in the pop-up screen
6. Copy the code
7. Go to Facebook and open your page
8. Create a new post and click on the camera icon (where you can upload an image)
9. Paste the code at the entry box of File name and click on Open
10. Your 360 image will appear in your post

Share your VR content on Facebook

Create a Virtual Tour with the hotspot designer

With the hotspotdesigner you can create virtual tours or/and add additional information in your VR content. This makes your VR experience even more interactive and easy to navigate. There are four types of hotspots:

Relocate the focus point
When you open your VR content in the VR app, this content is aligned to face this point.

In the VR app settings you can choose whether to use the focus point or the north point. Default the focus point will be used.

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Select the VR content you want to edit the focus point
3. Click on the button Hotspot Designer under the emulator (example of a smartphone)
4. The focus point is shown as a transparent circle with an eye icon
5. Click on it and a small circle with arrows appears
6. Drag it from left to right to set it, or use the slider at the right
7. When set, click somewhere in the VR content
8. Click Save and Apply at the left menu

Set a north point
This will align the indicated north point in the VR content with the magnetic north. When you open the VR content in the VR app the image automatically rotates to the north direction by using the compass in your smartphone. This new feature is very suitable for on-site viewing.

In the VR app settings you can choose whether to use the focus point or the north point. Default the focus point will be used.

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Select the VR content you want to add a north point
3. Click on the button Hotspot Designer under the emulator (example of a smartphone)
4. Click on the focus point (the transparent circle with an eye icon which is shown)
5. Click on Add Nort Point at the right menu
6. A transparent circle with a compass icon appears in the VR content
7. Drag it from left to right to set it, or use the slider at the right
8. You can delete the north point by clicking on Delete North Point at the right menu
9. When the North Point is set, click somewhere in the VR content
10. Click Save and Apply at the left menu

Show information with a hotspot
This is a hotspot for text. You can use it to give a short description/give more information or/and to add a website link.

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Select the VR content you want to add an informational hotspot
3. Click on the button Hotspot Designer under the emulator (example of a smartphone)
4. Click and hold the mouse in the VR content and move to the point of interest
5. Click on the + button at the bottom of the screen. A circle with an i-icon appears
6. Move and scale the hotspot by using the small circles with arrows (four arrows circle = move, two arrow circle = scale). Click and hold these and drag it from left to right or from top to bottom.
7. Go to the Text Content entry box at the left menu and enter your description
8. Go to the URL entry box and enter a website’s URL if you want to link to a website
9. You can remove the hotspot by clicking on Remove this hotspot
10. When set, click on Save and Apply at the left menu to save your hotspot
11. Click on the + button if you want to create more hotspots

Create a VR tour with warping hotspotsThis hotspot can be used to redirect to another VR image or video, to create a virtual tour and navigate through the VR experience in an object.

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Select the VR content you want to add a warping hotspot
3. Click on the button Hotspot Designer under the emulator (example of a smartphone)
4. Click and hold the mouse in the 360 content and move to the point of interest
5. Click on the + button at the bottom of the screen. A circle with an i-icon appears
6. Move and scale the hotspot by using the small circles with arrows (four arrows circle = move, two arrow circle = scale). Click and hold these and drag it from left to right or from top to bottom
7. Go to Hotspot Type in the right menu and click the checkbox in front of Warping
8. The hotspot is now een circle without the i-icon
9. Go to Warp Target in the right menu and select the object and VR content where you want to navigate to
10. You can remove the hotspot by clicking on Remove this hotspot
11. When set, click on Save and Apply at the left menu to save your hotspot
12. Click on the + button if you want to create more hotspots

Special Features

Smart2VR has some special features for paid subscriptions which can enhance the usage of your VR app. These features are Stereoscopic 3D, Push notifications and VR app analytics. Using a VR Free account and also want to use these features? Please upgrade to a paid subscription.

Add stereoscopic 3D for an even more immersive VR experienceWith stereoscopic 3D you add depth to your VR content. For this you need VR content in a top/bottom projection farmat. The top half is for the left eye and the bottom half is for the right eye.

1. Go to Your VR Content (Paid subscriptions)See also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Click on 360 image if you want to upload a VR image or click on 360 video if you want to upload a VR video
3. The selected item will be highlighted in blue
4. Upload your amazing 360 image or video with stereoscopic effect by dragging and dropping your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
5. Wait until the progress bar is full (blue) and Saved successfully appears
6. As a check, a 3D symbol will appear at Stereoscopic 3D
7. Click on Save Data

Please note: You will find the specifications of the 360 stereoscopic images and videos at the ?’s (question marks) in the CMS platform.

Push notifications
With the VR app push notifications, you can send notification messages to all users of your VR app. You can inform your users about new or updated VR content and experiences. It is an excellent way to trigger people to use your VR app more.

1. Go to Notifications (Paid subscriptions)If at another screen; go the the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Notifications’
2. Enter a title at Notification Title (max. 40 characters)
3. Enter your message at Notification Message (max. 1000 characters)
4. Click on Send Message Now
5. Your VR app users will get the notification on their smartphone

Push notification on smartphone

VR app analytics
With the VR app analytics in Smart2VR you can see the statistics of your VR app.

1. Go to Analytics (Paid subscriptions)If at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Analytics’
2. Go to the date entry boxes at the top left of the screen
3. Click on the calendar pop-up icon (the calendar appears)
4. Choose your start and end date
5. Now you can see the number of installs of your VR app per day, week or month for iOS and Android
6. Scroll down and you will find more statistics for the chosen time period such as the downloads per country

VR app analytics screen

CMS emulator controls

In the Smart2VR CMS platform there are some basic controls that makes the platform easy to use and more intuitive. These can be found and used in the emulator (example of a smartphone) in the Your VR Content and Your objects screens.

1. Go to the emulator (example of a smartphone) in either Your objects or Your VR Content
2. Go to the image of the object or VR content that you want to select
3. Your mouse cursor is changing into a pointing hand
4. Click on it
5. Wait while your page gets refreshed
6. The selected object or content has a grey border

Drag and drop your objects and VR content
The drag and drop tool is very suitable to order your objects and VR content.

1. Go to the emulator (example of a smartphone) in either Your objects or Your VR Content
2. Click and hold the drag&drop button (six squares left of the object/content image)
2. Your mouse cursor is changing in a grabbing hand
3. The object/content image gets a light grey border
4. Drag your object/content to the desirable position while holding the mouse
5. Drop it by letting go the mouse
6. Wait while your page gets refreshed
7. The object or content is now in the desirable position

Drag and drop tool

Navigate to the VR content screen to upload your VR experience
Before you can add content in the VR content screen you need to create an object! Once the object is created and selected, you can proceed to Your VR Content. There are three ways to navigate to Your VR Content:

1. If at another screen, go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on VR Content
2. Click on the white arrow in the top right corner of the emulator (example of a smartphone)
3. Click on VR Content right in the bottom blue bar

How to use the Virtual Reality app

Open the VR app and you will see the welcome screen. Then the main menu opens. Here you find:

Your objects: tap on it to see the VR content in an objectVR app menu: the three horizontal stripes at the top left cornerMagnifying Glass, top right corner: tap it and you can search objects or enter the unlock codeCircular arrow, top right corner: Tap it to refresh the VR app. New added objects and VR content, and the last edits will get visible

Viewing VR content

1.Tap an object

White arrow top left corner: Go back to the overview of objectsCircular arrow top right corner: Refresh the VR appDownload icon: download the selected VR content on your smartphoneGarbage bin: Delete the downloaded VR content of your smartphone

2. Tap the VR content that you want to watch
3. The VR content opens in VR-mode. Put your smartphone in a cardboard, look around and enjoy the VR experience

White arrow top left corner: Go back to the VR content overviewTablet icon in center: Tap it to go to tablet-mode. Move your finger from left to right an up and down on the screen to take a look at the VR content or just move your smartphone around.Carboard icon in center: Go back to VR-modeCompass icon bottom right corner: Switch the giro off/on. When switched off, the view won’t move when you are moving your smartphone around. Only moving the finger on the screen works.

Navigate in VR-modeYou can navigate to the next VR content when you are in VR-mode on three ways.

Use hotspots: Look at a hotspot, click it and wait while it is loadingLook down:Go to settings and check the box of VR menu always on. Now you can look down when in VR-mode and the navigation menu will appearUse tap button on cardboard: tap on the button of your cardboard, a navigation menu appears with home, previous and next. Look at the one you want, click it and wait while it is loading

Please note: In tablet-mode you can also use the first two options mentioned above to navigate

VR app menu and settingsThe VR app settings can be found in the VR app menu.Tap the menu icon (three horizontal stripes at the top left corner). In the VR app menu you will find:

VR Free account app menu
Home: Go to the main menu with an overview of the objectsCreate your own app: Go to the website of Smart2VR
Contact: Here you find the app developer information of Smart2VR. Upgrade to add your own contact informationSocial media: You can find the links to your social media here. You can edit these at Contact Data.Tutorial: Click on this and a walkthrough will appear as an overlay with a quick how-to guide.Paid subscriptions: Here you find the contact information which you entered in Contact Data.Smart2VR on Youtube: A link to the youtube channel of Smart2VR. Upgrade to delete this.

Paid subscriptions VR app menuHome: Go to the main menu with an overview of the objectsContact: Here you find the contact information which you entered in Contact Data.Social media: You can find the links to your social media here. You can edit these at Contact Data.Tutorial: Click on this and a walkthrough will appear as an overlay with a quick how-to guide.

In the VR app menu you will also find the VR app settings. Tap on it and you can adjust the following settings:

Only download with wifi: Click on the checkbox and the VR content will only be downloaded when connected to wifiCardboard preset: Choose your type of VR glasses. Default is cardboard and in 90% of the cases this is the best optionVR video quality: Choose the quality of which the VR videos are viewed. Recommended is 1440p. The video quality is imposed on the capacity of your deviceVR Video 3D sound: Click on the checkbox if you want to hear 3D sound when viewing VR video (only when 3D sound is available)VR Video subtitle: Click on the checkbox if you want to view the subtitles when watching a VR video (only when subtitles are available)VR menu always on:see navigate in VR-modeUse North Point instead of: Click on the checkbox when you want to use the North Point instead of the focus point (only when north point is set)Cancel Downloads: Click to cancel all current running downloadsClear Cache: Clear all downloads of the VR app on your smartphone

Build a VR Free app in minutes

1. Login with the account information (E-mail address and password) you have received from us by email
2. Click on open project
3. Give your VR app a name

1. Go to VR App informationIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘VR App’
2. Enter the name of your VR app at App name
3. You cannot change the app name after creating the VR app
4. Click on Save Data5. You can also edit your VR app with colors, your logo, welcome screen and backgrounds

Please note: The max. number of characters is 30. We recommend to give your app not more than 11 characters because then the full name is displayed on the home screen of your smartphone or tablet.

4. Create an object

1. Go to Your objectsIf at another screen; go to the menu (three horizontal stripes) at the top left corner and click on ‘Objects’
2. Click on New Object at the top right corner of the screen
3. Give your object a description4. Upload a nice-looking image (not 360) by dragging and dropping your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
5. Click on Save Data

5. Upload your VR content

1. Go to Your VR ContentSee also: Navigate to VR content screen
2. Click on New VR Item on the top right corner of the screen
3. Click on 360 image if you want to upload a VR image or click on 360 video if you want to upload a VR video
4. The selected item will be highlighted in blue
5. Upload your 360 image or video by dragging and dropping your file in the upload screen or click on the upload screen, search the file and open it
6. Wait until the progress bar is full (blue) and Saved successfully appears
7. As a check, the uploaded content will appear in the emulator (example of a smartphone)
4. Enter the Description of your VR experience
8. Click on Save Data

Please note: You will find the specifications of the 360 images and videos at the ?’s (question marks) in the CMS platform.